CPD for clinical support roles: Clinical leadership & medical management

CPD programs relevant to anaesthesia and pain medicine apply evidence-based educational activities that foster genuine continuing professional development.

UPD - September 2025
This policy defines the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance requirements for ANZCA and FPM fellows, ANZCA provisional fellows, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) and other CPD participants of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) CPD program, in accordance with the ANZCA and FPM CPD standard.

NEW - replaces Special Consideration Policy
As CPD is a registration standard and a recertification requirement, regulations relating to an exemption or variation to CPD are set by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

The purpose of this document is to support fellows and other CPD participants completing the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program under the clinical practice type

This document provides support for fellows and CPD participants who work in the private sector and complete CPD under the clinical practice type to meet their CPD requirements.

The college supports ANZCA and FPM fellows and other Continuing Professional Development (CPD) participants to identify and complete CPD activities appropriate to their roles that don’t involve direct patient care but that support the health system and patient care.

The purpose of this guide is to assist fellows to locate information and resources relevant to their CPD activities, including those resources available through the ANZCA library. The target audience is those with clinical roles.